EP3225784B1 - Flowpath assembly for a gas turbine engine - Google Patents
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- This invention relates generally to gas turbine engines and in particular to flowpath structures within a gas turbine engine.
- a typical gas turbine engine includes a turbomachinery core having a high pressure compressor, a combustor, and a high pressure turbine in serial flow relationship.
- the core is operable in a known manner to generate a primary gas flow.
- the core is typically combined with other elements such as power turbines, fans, augmentors, etc. to create a useful engine for a specific application, such as turning a propeller, powering an aircraft in flight, or driving a mechanical load.
- Gas turbine engines include a flowpath defined in part by ducts, liners, tubes, and similar structures that directs a working fluid through the various components of the engine. Some portions of the flowpath are subject to hot, high-velocity gases.
- Prior art flowpath components particularly those in the hot section of the engine, often use metal alloy structures protected with a thermal barrier coating ("TBC").
- TBC thermal barrier coating
- Metallic structures can be replaced with materials having lower density, such as ceramic matrix composites (CMCs). Such materials offer significant weight savings compared to metal alloys.
- CMCs ceramic matrix composites
- CMC materials are fabricated or mechanically fastened in the same way as components made from metal alloys, and therefore cannot be substituted directly for metallic components.
- CMC materials have relatively low tensile ductility or low strain to failure when compared to metallic materials. Also CMCs have a coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) significantly different from metal alloys.
- US 5525035 A discloses a ducted support housing assembly with braided composite material duct member preforms.
- WO 2015/021086 A1 discloses a mounting apparatus for a low ductility turbine nozzle.
- a flowpath assembly including two or more ducts each having a perimeter wall structure that defines a flow channel, the ducts being assembled into an array using a support structure.
- the flowpath apparatus comprising: a plurality of ducts arranged in an annular array, each duct comprising a peripheral wall structure having a closed perimeter that defines a flow channel extending from an upstream end to a downstream end thereof, the ducts comprising a ceramic-based composite material; and a support structure positioning the plurality of ducts in the annular array; wherein the support structure comprises at least one closeout having an open-ended recess which accepts portions of lateral walls of adjacent ducts therein for sealing a gap between adjacent ducts.
- FIG. 1 depicts an exemplary duct 10 which may be used to construct various types of flowpath assemblies as described in more detail below.
- the duct 10 includes a perimeter wall structure 12 that extends from an upstream end 14 to a downstream end 16.
- the perimeter wall structure 12 extends around a closed perimeter thereby surrounding and defining a flow channel 19 that extends from the upstream end 14 to the downstream end 16.
- a longitudinal axis "A" is shown in FIG. 1 representing an axial or longitudinal direction.
- a radial axis “R” is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis A and represents a radial direction.
- a tangential axis “T” is perpendicular to both the longitudinal axis A in the radial axis R, and represents a circumferential or tangential direction.
- directional terms such as axial, radial, and tangential are used for purposes of convenient reference in the description and do not require that the described structures have any particular absolute orientation.
- the perimeter wall structure 12 may take any convenient form as required for a particular application.
- the perimeter wall structure 12 includes a pair of spaced-apart lateral walls 18. Inboard ends of the lateral walls 18 are connected by an inboard wall 20, which is a body of revolution generated about longitudinal axis A. Outboard ends of the lateral walls 18 are connected by an outboard wall 22, which is also a body of revolution, generated about longitudinal axis A.
- the flow channel 19 has a roughly trapezoidal flow area.
- the perimeter wall structure 12 may be built up from a group of components. The components could be bonded, mechanically fastened or otherwise joined. Alternatively, the perimeter wall structure 12 may be an integral, unitary or monolithic structure.
- the separate inboard wall 20 could be eliminated and the pair of lateral walls 18 could merge together at their mutual inboard ends, forming a roughly triangular flow area.
- Other possibilities include polygonal and curvilinear shapes.
- the flow channel 19 may have a constant flow area from the upstream end 14 to the downstream end 16.
- the ratio of flow area at the downstream end 16 to the upstream end 14 may be other than unity.
- the area may increase or decrease in the direction of flow through the flow channel 19, with the result that the duct 10 then functions as a nozzle or diffuser.
- the flow channel 19 may be axially aligned, or it may be oriented to affect the tangential velocity of a fluid flowing through it. For example it may be used to increase or decrease the tangential velocity or "swirl" of the fluid. A non-axial orientation is illustrated by dashed lines in FIG. 3 .
- the duct 10 is constructed in whole or in part from a low density, high-temperature capable material.
- a low density, high-temperature capable material examples include composite materials such as ceramic matrix composites ("CMC").
- CMC ceramic matrix composites
- commercially available CMC materials include a ceramic type fiber carried in a ceramic type matrix.
- Examples of known types of CMC materials are referred using broad classifications of SiC/SiC, C/SiC, C/C, and Ox/Ox (oxide-oxide).
- ceramic-based composites In general, such materials have a low density, high-temperature capabilities, and high strength-to-weight ratios, but also have lower ductility than metal alloys and are generally more difficult to fabricate and to mechanically fasten than metal alloys. These materials will be referred to generally herein as "ceramic-based composites".
- two or more of the ducts 10 described above may be assembled to define a flowpath structure by using a support structure, for example one or more struts, braces, brackets, or rings, to support and position the ducts 10 in an array of two or more ducts.
- a support structure for example one or more struts, braces, brackets, or rings
- Nonlimiting examples of arrays include lines, rectangles, polygons, arcs, or ring configurations.
- Nonlimiting examples of structures utilizing such arc or ring configurations include inlet and exhaust systems, flowpaths, and turbine frames.
- the ducts 10 may have different wedge shapes, orientation angles, etc. to accommodate the support structure (for example, struts of varying sizes).
- some or all of the ducts 10 could be of different contours assembled into a serpentine or other shaped non-round exhaust system or other flowpath.
- FIGS. 4 -6 illustrate an exemplary flowpath assembly 24.
- This specific example would be located just aft of a final turbine stage or a turbine rear frame (not shown) in a mixed-flow turbofan engine and upstream of an augmentor or afterburner (not shown) in such an engine.
- the basic components of the flowpath assembly 24 include a hub 26, an inner diffuser liner 28, a centerbody 30, an array of ducts 10, an array of forward closeouts 32, an array of aft closeouts 34, a forward ring 36, and an aft ring 38. Each of these components will be described in more detail below.
- the hub 26 is a central structural member and is generally annular with a forward end 40 and an aft end 42. It may be constructed, for example, from a metal alloy.
- An array of forward tabs 44 extend axially forward from the forward end 40.
- An array of aft tabs 46 extends axially aft from the aft end 42.
- Each of the forward tabs 44 and aft tabs 46 is a relatively thin elongated member which is able to resiliently flex such that its distal end can move inward or outward in the radial direction.
- a plurality of ducts 10 as described above and shown in FIGS. 1-3 are arrayed in an annulus or ring around the hub 26.
- the ducts 10 are positioned such that one of the lateral walls 18 of a first duct 10 lies closely adjacent to one of the lateral walls 18 of the adjacent duct 10, thus defining a gap 48 between the two adjacent ducts 10.
- the ducts 10 serve as mixers.
- the perimeter wall structure 12 is perforated with a plurality of holes 50.
- a core flow stream "C" passes through the flow channel 19, while the space exterior to the ducts 10 is exposed to a fan flow stream "F" which has a higher static pressure than the core flow stream C.
- the fan flow stream F passes through the holes 50 and mixes with the core flow stream C.
- the forward ring 36 surrounds the upstream ends 14 of the ducts 10 and maintains their lateral spacing. Any suitable means of attachment may be used.
- mechanical fasteners 52 extend through the forward ring 36 and through corresponding holes 54 in the duct 10.
- Various means may be used to prevent concentrated loads from being applied to the ducts 10 by the mechanical fasteners 52.
- the forward closeouts 32 are arrayed in an annulus or ring around the hub 26. Each forward closeout 32 is positioned in tangential alignment with the gap 48 between two adjacent ducts 10. As seen in FIG. 6 , the forward closeout 32 has a generally C-shaped section which accepts the lateral walls 18 of adjacent ducts 10 and seals the gap 48. The outboard ends of the forward closeouts 32 are coupled to the forward ring 36, for example using the illustrated fasteners 55. The inboard ends of the forward closeouts 32 are coupled to the hub 26. In the illustrated example, the forward closeouts 32 include pins 56 that extend radially inward through holes 58 in the hub 26.
- the aft ring 38 surrounds the downstream ends 16 of the ducts 10 and maintains their lateral spacing. Any suitable means of attachment may be used.
- mechanical fasteners 60 extend through the aft ring 38 and through corresponding holes 62 in the duct 10.
- Various means may be used to prevent concentrated loads from being applied to the ducts 10 by the mechanical fasteners 60.
- the aft closeouts 34 are arrayed in an annulus or ring around the hub 26. Each aft closeout 34 is positioned in tangential alignment with the gap 48 between two adjacent ducts 10.
- the aft closeout 34 has a generally C-shaped section similar to that of the forward closeout 32, which accepts lateral walls 18 of adjacent ducts 10 and seals the gap 48.
- the outboard ends of the aft closeouts 34 are coupled to the aft ring 38, for example using the illustrated fasteners 64.
- the inboard ends of the aft closeouts 34 are coupled to the hub 26.
- the aft closeouts 34 include pins 66 that extend radially inward through holes 68 in the hub 26.
- the aft closeouts 34 also function as a portion of an augmentor or afterburner.
- One or more of the aft closeouts 34 incorporate a radial flameholder 70 and one or more of the aft closeouts 34 incorporate a radial spraybar 72 which is operable to receive fuel and discharge it through a series of holes or nozzles.
- the fuel would then be ignited and burned to produce additional thrust in a downstream combustion section of an augmentor or afterburner (not shown).
- the inner diffuser liner 28 is a generally annular structure and may be made from a ceramic-based composite. An aft end 74 of the inner diffuser liner 28 sits over the ring of forward tabs 44 and may be attached thereto by the illustrated fasteners 76. This arrangement permits some radial compliance between the hub 26 and the inner diffuser liner 28.
- the centerbody 30 is a generally conical structure and may be made from a ceramic-based composite.
- a forward end 78 of the centerbody 30 sits over the ring of aft tabs 46 and may be attached thereto by the illustrated fasteners 80. This arrangement permits some radial compliance between the hub 26 and the centerbody 30.
- the hub 26, the forward closeouts 32, aft closeouts 34, the forward ring 36, and the aft ring 38 define a support structure which position the ducts 10 so that they define a flowpath.
- the ducts 10 are thus able to perform the function of containing and guiding a flow of hot high velocity gases. It is believed that the complete flowpath assembly 24 would weigh less than an equivalent structure constructed solely of metal alloys.
- FIGS. 7 and 8 illustrate an example of another type of flowpath assembly 124 that may be constructed using ducts as described above.
- the basic components of the flowpath assembly 124 include a sump housing 126, an array of ducts 100, an array of forward closeouts 132, an array of aft closeouts 134, a forward ring 136, and an aft ring 138. Each of these components will be described in more detail below.
- the sump housing 126 is a central structural member and is generally annular with a forward end 140 and an aft end 142. It may be constructed, for example, from a metal alloy.
- the sump housing 126 surrounds a shaft 182.
- the annular volume located between the sump housing 126 and the shaft 182 is referred to as a "sump" 184.
- the shaft 182 is mounted in a rolling-element bearing 186.
- the bearing 186 is bounded by seal assemblies 188.
- An annular bearing support arm 190 extends radially inward from the body and receives an outer race 192 of the bearing 186.
- An inner race 194 of the bearing 186 is mounted to the shaft 182.
- a pair of annular seal support arms 196 extend inward from the bearing sump housing 126.
- Each seal support arm 196 carries a stationary portion of a seal assembly 188.
- a rotating portion of each seal assembly 188 is mounted to the shaft 182.
- the seal assemblies 188 are noncontact seals such as labyrinth seals.
- a plurality of ducts 100 are arrayed in an annulus or ring around the sump housing 126.
- the ducts 100 are generally similar in construction to the ducts 10 described above and include upstream and downstream ends 114, 116, respectively, a pair of spaced-apart lateral walls 118, an inboard wall 120, and an outboard wall 122. Elements of the ducts 100 not specifically described may be assumed to be identical to the ducts 10 described above.
- the ducts 100 are positioned such that one of the lateral walls 118 of a first duct 100 lies closely adjacent to one of the lateral walls 118 of the adjacent duct 100, thus defining a gap 148 between the two adjacent ducts 100.
- the forward ring 136 surrounds the upstream ends 114 of the ducts 100 and maintains their lateral spacing.
- mechanical fasteners 152 extend through the forward ring 136 and through corresponding holes 154 in the duct 100.
- the forward closeouts 132 are arrayed in an annulus or ring around the sump housing 126. Each forward closeout 132 is positioned in tangential alignment with the gap 148 between two adjacent ducts 10.
- the forward closeout 132 may include a generally C-shaped section which accepts the lateral walls 118 of adjacent ducts 100 and seals the gap 148.
- the outboard ends of the forward closeouts 132 are coupled to the forward ring 136, for example using the illustrated fasteners 155.
- the inboard ends of the forward closeouts 132 are coupled to the sump housing 126, for example using the illustrated mechanical fasteners 156.
- the aft ring 138 surrounds the downstream ends 116 of the ducts 100 and maintains their lateral spacing.
- mechanical fasteners 160 extend through the aft ring 138 and through corresponding holes 162 in the duct 100.
- the aft closeouts 134 are arrayed in an annulus or ring around the sump housing 126.
- Each aft closeout 134 is positioned in tangential alignment with the gap 148 between two adjacent ducts 100.
- the aft closeout 134 may include a generally C-shaped section similar to that of the forward closeout 132, which accepts lateral walls 118 of adjacent ducts 100 and seals the gap 148.
- the outboard ends of the aft closeouts 134 are coupled to the aft ring 138, for example using the illustrated fasteners 164.
- the inboard ends of the aft closeouts 134 are coupled to the sump housing 126, for example using the illustrated mechanical fasteners 166.
- the forward and aft closeouts 132 and 134 serve as a structural connection between the sump housing 126 and the ring 136 and 138, so that the ducts 100 do not carry external structural loads.
- FIGS. 9-11 illustrate an example of another type of flowpath assembly 224 that may be constructed using ducts as described above.
- the basic components of the flowpath assembly 224 include a sump housing 226, an array of ducts 200, an array of struts 231, an array of forward closeouts 232, an array of aft closeouts 234, a forward ring 236, and an aft ring 238. Each of these components will be described in more detail below.
- the sump housing 226 is a generally annular central structural member. It may be constructed, for example, from a metal alloy.
- the sump housing 226 surrounds a shaft 282 and defines a sump 284. Within the sump 284, the shaft 282 is mounted in a rolling-element bearing 286.
- the bearing 286 is bounded by a pair of seal assemblies 288.
- the construction of the sump housing 226, the bearing 286, and the seal assemblies 288 is similar to those described above.
- a plurality of ducts 200 are arrayed in an annulus or ring around the sump housing 226.
- the ducts 200 are generally similar in construction to the ducts 10 described above and include upstream and downstream ends 214, 216, respectively, a pair of spaced-apart lateral walls 218, an inboard wall 220, and an outboard wall 222. Elements of the ducts 200 not specifically described may be assumed to be identical to the ducts 10 described above.
- the ducts 200 are positioned such that one of the lateral walls 218 of a first duct 200 lies closely adjacent to one of the lateral walls 218 of the adjacent duct 200, thus defining a gap 248 between the two adjacent ducts 200.
- the struts 231 are arrayed in an annulus or ring around the sump 226 and extend between the sump housing 226 and an outer ring 233.
- the outer ring 233 may be continuous or segmented.
- the struts 231 are coupled to the sump 226, and are also coupled to the outer ring 233.
- the struts 231 are shown as being integrally formed with the sump housing 226 and the outer ring 233.
- the mechanical configuration of the struts 231 is not critical to the present invention and other arrangements are possible.
- the struts 231 may be separate components which are connected to the sump housing 226 and/or the outer ring 233 using mechanical fasteners.
- the struts 231 serve as a structural connection between the sump 226 and the outer ring 233, so that the ducts 200 do not carry external structural loads.
- the forward ring 236 surrounds the upstream ends 214 of the ducts 200 and maintains their lateral spacing.
- mechanical fasteners 252 extend through the forward ring 236 and through corresponding holes 254 in the duct 200.
- the forward closeouts 232 are arrayed in an annulus or ring around the sump housing 226. Each forward closeout 232 is positioned in tangential alignment with the gap 248 between two adjacent ducts 10.
- the forward closeout 232 may include a generally C-shaped section which accepts the lateral walls 218 of adjacent ducts 200 and seals the gap 248.
- the outboard ends of the forward closeouts 232 are coupled to the forward ring 236, for example using the illustrated fasteners 255.
- the inboard ends of the forward closeouts 232 are coupled to the sump housing 226, for example using the illustrated mechanical fasteners 256.
- the aft ring 238 surrounds the downstream ends 216 of the ducts 200 and maintains their lateral spacing.
- mechanical fasteners 260 extend through the aft ring 238 and through corresponding holes 262 in the duct 200.
- the aft closeouts 234 are arrayed in an annulus or ring around the sump housing 226. Each aft closeout 234 is positioned in tangential alignment with the gap 248 between two adjacent ducts 200.
- the aft closeout 234 may include a generally C-shaped section similar to that of the forward closeout 232, which accepts lateral walls 218 of adjacent ducts 200 and seals the gap 248.
- the outboard ends of the aft closeouts 234 are coupled to the aft ring 238, for example using the illustrated fasteners 264.
- the inboard ends of the aft closeouts 234 are coupled to the sump housing 226, for example using the illustrated mechanical fasteners 266.
- the flowpath assembly 224 is similar in configuration to a conventional turbine frame. In this arrangement the ducts 200 are effectively used as liners for the frame assembly.
- a frame assembly constructed using arrayed composite ducts is overall less complex and less costly than a composite diffusing frame that might be constructed using discreet composite vanes in an attempt to directly mimic metallic component construction.
- This approach could be used as a means to line any frame such as a turbine center frame or a turbine rear frame. This approach can be adapted for inlets as well as exhaust systems.
Description
- This invention relates generally to gas turbine engines and in particular to flowpath structures within a gas turbine engine.
- A typical gas turbine engine includes a turbomachinery core having a high pressure compressor, a combustor, and a high pressure turbine in serial flow relationship. The core is operable in a known manner to generate a primary gas flow. In practical applications the core is typically combined with other elements such as power turbines, fans, augmentors, etc. to create a useful engine for a specific application, such as turning a propeller, powering an aircraft in flight, or driving a mechanical load.
- Gas turbine engines include a flowpath defined in part by ducts, liners, tubes, and similar structures that directs a working fluid through the various components of the engine. Some portions of the flowpath are subject to hot, high-velocity gases. Prior art flowpath components, particularly those in the hot section of the engine, often use metal alloy structures protected with a thermal barrier coating ("TBC").
- Metallic structures can be replaced with materials having lower density, such as ceramic matrix composites (CMCs). Such materials offer significant weight savings compared to metal alloys.
- One problem with CMC materials is that they cannot be fabricated or mechanically fastened in the same way as components made from metal alloys, and therefore cannot be substituted directly for metallic components.
- Another problem with CMC materials is that they have relatively low tensile ductility or low strain to failure when compared to metallic materials. Also CMCs have a coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) significantly different from metal alloys.
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US 5525035 A discloses a ducted support housing assembly with braided composite material duct member preforms.WO 2015/021086 A1 discloses a mounting apparatus for a low ductility turbine nozzle. - At least one of the above-noted problems is addressed by a flowpath assembly including two or more ducts each having a perimeter wall structure that defines a flow channel, the ducts being assembled into an array using a support structure.
- There is provided a flowpath apparatus as defined in claim 1. The flowpath apparatus comprising: a plurality of ducts arranged in an annular array, each duct comprising a peripheral wall structure having a closed perimeter that defines a flow channel extending from an upstream end to a downstream end thereof, the ducts comprising a ceramic-based composite material; and a support structure positioning the plurality of ducts in the annular array; wherein the support structure comprises at least one closeout having an open-ended recess which accepts portions of lateral walls of adjacent ducts therein for sealing a gap between adjacent ducts.
- The invention may be best understood by reference to the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawing figures in which:
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FIG. 1 is a side elevation view of an exemplary duct; -
FIG. 2 is an aft elevation view of the duct ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 3 is a top plan view of the duct ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 4 is a side half-sectional view of an exemplary flowpath assembly using the duct shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 ; -
FIG. 5 is a view taken along lines 5-5 ofFIG. 4 ; -
FIG. 6 is a view taken along lines 6-6 ofFIG. 5 ; -
FIG. 7 is a half-sectional view of an exemplary flowpath assembly; -
FIG. 8 is a view taken along lines 8-8 ofFIG.7 ; -
FIG. 9 is a half-sectional view of an exemplary flowpath assembly; -
FIG. 10 is a view taken along lines 10-10 ofFIG. 9 ; and -
FIG. 11 is a view taken along lines 11-11 ofFIG. 9 . - Referring to the drawings wherein identical reference numerals denote the same elements throughout the various views,
FIG. 1 depicts anexemplary duct 10 which may be used to construct various types of flowpath assemblies as described in more detail below. Theduct 10 includes aperimeter wall structure 12 that extends from anupstream end 14 to adownstream end 16. Theperimeter wall structure 12 extends around a closed perimeter thereby surrounding and defining aflow channel 19 that extends from theupstream end 14 to thedownstream end 16. - A longitudinal axis "A" is shown in
FIG. 1 representing an axial or longitudinal direction. A radial axis "R" is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis A and represents a radial direction. As seen inFIG. 2 , a tangential axis "T" is perpendicular to both the longitudinal axis A in the radial axis R, and represents a circumferential or tangential direction. As used herein, directional terms such as axial, radial, and tangential are used for purposes of convenient reference in the description and do not require that the described structures have any particular absolute orientation. - The
perimeter wall structure 12 may take any convenient form as required for a particular application. In the specific example illustrated, theperimeter wall structure 12 includes a pair of spaced-apartlateral walls 18. Inboard ends of thelateral walls 18 are connected by aninboard wall 20, which is a body of revolution generated about longitudinal axis A. Outboard ends of thelateral walls 18 are connected by anoutboard wall 22, which is also a body of revolution, generated about longitudinal axis A. In this configuration, theflow channel 19 has a roughly trapezoidal flow area. - The
perimeter wall structure 12 may be built up from a group of components. The components could be bonded, mechanically fastened or otherwise joined. Alternatively, theperimeter wall structure 12 may be an integral, unitary or monolithic structure. - As noted above, other forms are possible to suit particular applications. For example, the separate
inboard wall 20 could be eliminated and the pair oflateral walls 18 could merge together at their mutual inboard ends, forming a roughly triangular flow area. Other possibilities include polygonal and curvilinear shapes. - The
flow channel 19 may have a constant flow area from theupstream end 14 to thedownstream end 16. Alternatively, the ratio of flow area at thedownstream end 16 to theupstream end 14 may be other than unity. In other words, the area may increase or decrease in the direction of flow through theflow channel 19, with the result that theduct 10 then functions as a nozzle or diffuser. - The
flow channel 19 may be axially aligned, or it may be oriented to affect the tangential velocity of a fluid flowing through it. For example it may be used to increase or decrease the tangential velocity or "swirl" of the fluid. A non-axial orientation is illustrated by dashed lines inFIG. 3 . - The
duct 10 is constructed in whole or in part from a low density, high-temperature capable material. Examples of such materials include composite materials such as ceramic matrix composites ("CMC").Generally, commercially available CMC materials include a ceramic type fiber carried in a ceramic type matrix. Examples of known types of CMC materials are referred using broad classifications of SiC/SiC, C/SiC, C/C, and Ox/Ox (oxide-oxide). - In general, such materials have a low density, high-temperature capabilities, and high strength-to-weight ratios, but also have lower ductility than metal alloys and are generally more difficult to fabricate and to mechanically fasten than metal alloys. These materials will be referred to generally herein as "ceramic-based composites".
- As a general principle, two or more of the
ducts 10 described above may be assembled to define a flowpath structure by using a support structure, for example one or more struts, braces, brackets, or rings, to support and position theducts 10 in an array of two or more ducts. Nonlimiting examples of arrays include lines, rectangles, polygons, arcs, or ring configurations. Nonlimiting examples of structures utilizing such arc or ring configurations include inlet and exhaust systems, flowpaths, and turbine frames. In creating the flowpath structure, theducts 10 may have different wedge shapes, orientation angles, etc. to accommodate the support structure (for example, struts of varying sizes). Furthermore, some or all of theducts 10 could be of different contours assembled into a serpentine or other shaped non-round exhaust system or other flowpath. -
FIGS. 4 -6 illustrate anexemplary flowpath assembly 24. This specific example would be located just aft of a final turbine stage or a turbine rear frame (not shown) in a mixed-flow turbofan engine and upstream of an augmentor or afterburner (not shown) in such an engine. The basic components of theflowpath assembly 24 include ahub 26, aninner diffuser liner 28, acenterbody 30, an array ofducts 10, an array offorward closeouts 32, an array ofaft closeouts 34, aforward ring 36, and an aft ring 38. Each of these components will be described in more detail below. - The
hub 26 is a central structural member and is generally annular with aforward end 40 and anaft end 42. It may be constructed, for example, from a metal alloy. An array offorward tabs 44 extend axially forward from theforward end 40. An array ofaft tabs 46 extends axially aft from theaft end 42. Each of theforward tabs 44 andaft tabs 46 is a relatively thin elongated member which is able to resiliently flex such that its distal end can move inward or outward in the radial direction. - A plurality of
ducts 10 as described above and shown inFIGS. 1-3 are arrayed in an annulus or ring around thehub 26. Theducts 10 are positioned such that one of thelateral walls 18 of afirst duct 10 lies closely adjacent to one of thelateral walls 18 of theadjacent duct 10, thus defining agap 48 between the twoadjacent ducts 10. In the illustrated example, theducts 10 serve as mixers. In order to accomplish this function, theperimeter wall structure 12 is perforated with a plurality ofholes 50. In operation, a core flow stream "C" passes through theflow channel 19, while the space exterior to theducts 10 is exposed to a fan flow stream "F" which has a higher static pressure than the core flow stream C. In operation, the fan flow stream F passes through theholes 50 and mixes with the core flow stream C. - The
forward ring 36 surrounds the upstream ends 14 of theducts 10 and maintains their lateral spacing. Any suitable means of attachment may be used. In the illustrated example,mechanical fasteners 52 extend through theforward ring 36 and throughcorresponding holes 54 in the duct 10.Various means may be used to prevent concentrated loads from being applied to theducts 10 by themechanical fasteners 52. - The
forward closeouts 32 are arrayed in an annulus or ring around thehub 26. Eachforward closeout 32 is positioned in tangential alignment with thegap 48 between twoadjacent ducts 10. As seen inFIG. 6 , theforward closeout 32 has a generally C-shaped section which accepts thelateral walls 18 ofadjacent ducts 10 and seals thegap 48. The outboard ends of theforward closeouts 32 are coupled to theforward ring 36, for example using the illustratedfasteners 55. The inboard ends of theforward closeouts 32 are coupled to thehub 26. In the illustrated example, theforward closeouts 32 includepins 56 that extend radially inward throughholes 58 in thehub 26. - The aft ring 38 surrounds the downstream ends 16 of the
ducts 10 and maintains their lateral spacing. Any suitable means of attachment may be used. In the illustrated example,mechanical fasteners 60 extend through the aft ring 38 and throughcorresponding holes 62 in the duct 10.Various means may be used to prevent concentrated loads from being applied to theducts 10 by themechanical fasteners 60. - The
aft closeouts 34 are arrayed in an annulus or ring around thehub 26. Eachaft closeout 34 is positioned in tangential alignment with thegap 48 between twoadjacent ducts 10. Theaft closeout 34 has a generally C-shaped section similar to that of theforward closeout 32, which acceptslateral walls 18 ofadjacent ducts 10 and seals thegap 48. The outboard ends of theaft closeouts 34 are coupled to the aft ring 38, for example using the illustrated fasteners 64. The inboard ends of theaft closeouts 34 are coupled to thehub 26. In the illustrated example, theaft closeouts 34 includepins 66 that extend radially inward throughholes 68 in thehub 26. - In the illustrated example, the
aft closeouts 34 also function as a portion of an augmentor or afterburner. One or more of theaft closeouts 34 incorporate aradial flameholder 70 and one or more of theaft closeouts 34 incorporate aradial spraybar 72 which is operable to receive fuel and discharge it through a series of holes or nozzles. - The fuel would then be ignited and burned to produce additional thrust in a downstream combustion section of an augmentor or afterburner (not shown).
- The
inner diffuser liner 28 is a generally annular structure and may be made from a ceramic-based composite. Anaft end 74 of theinner diffuser liner 28 sits over the ring offorward tabs 44 and may be attached thereto by the illustratedfasteners 76. This arrangement permits some radial compliance between thehub 26 and theinner diffuser liner 28. - The
centerbody 30 is a generally conical structure and may be made from a ceramic-based composite. Aforward end 78 of thecenterbody 30 sits over the ring ofaft tabs 46 and may be attached thereto by the illustratedfasteners 80. This arrangement permits some radial compliance between thehub 26 and thecenterbody 30. - In operation, the
hub 26, theforward closeouts 32,aft closeouts 34, theforward ring 36, and the aft ring 38 define a support structure which position theducts 10 so that they define a flowpath. Theducts 10 are thus able to perform the function of containing and guiding a flow of hot high velocity gases. It is believed that thecomplete flowpath assembly 24 would weigh less than an equivalent structure constructed solely of metal alloys. -
FIGS. 7 and8 illustrate an example of another type offlowpath assembly 124 that may be constructed using ducts as described above. The basic components of theflowpath assembly 124 include asump housing 126, an array ofducts 100, an array offorward closeouts 132, an array ofaft closeouts 134, aforward ring 136, and anaft ring 138. Each of these components will be described in more detail below. - The
sump housing 126 is a central structural member and is generally annular with aforward end 140 and anaft end 142. It may be constructed, for example, from a metal alloy. Thesump housing 126 surrounds ashaft 182. The annular volume located between thesump housing 126 and theshaft 182 is referred to as a "sump" 184. Within thesump 184, theshaft 182 is mounted in a rolling-element bearing 186. Thebearing 186 is bounded byseal assemblies 188. An annularbearing support arm 190 extends radially inward from the body and receives anouter race 192 of thebearing 186. Aninner race 194 of thebearing 186 is mounted to theshaft 182. - A pair of annular
seal support arms 196 extend inward from the bearingsump housing 126. Eachseal support arm 196 carries a stationary portion of aseal assembly 188. A rotating portion of eachseal assembly 188 is mounted to theshaft 182. In the illustrated example, theseal assemblies 188 are noncontact seals such as labyrinth seals. - A plurality of
ducts 100 are arrayed in an annulus or ring around thesump housing 126. Theducts 100 are generally similar in construction to theducts 10 described above and include upstream and downstream ends 114, 116, respectively, a pair of spaced-apartlateral walls 118, aninboard wall 120, and anoutboard wall 122. Elements of theducts 100 not specifically described may be assumed to be identical to theducts 10 described above. Theducts 100 are positioned such that one of thelateral walls 118 of afirst duct 100 lies closely adjacent to one of thelateral walls 118 of theadjacent duct 100, thus defining agap 148 between the twoadjacent ducts 100. - The
forward ring 136 surrounds the upstream ends 114 of theducts 100 and maintains their lateral spacing. In the illustrated example,mechanical fasteners 152 extend through theforward ring 136 and throughcorresponding holes 154 in theduct 100. - The
forward closeouts 132 are arrayed in an annulus or ring around thesump housing 126. Eachforward closeout 132 is positioned in tangential alignment with thegap 148 between twoadjacent ducts 10. Theforward closeout 132 may include a generally C-shaped section which accepts thelateral walls 118 ofadjacent ducts 100 and seals thegap 148. The outboard ends of theforward closeouts 132 are coupled to theforward ring 136, for example using the illustratedfasteners 155. The inboard ends of theforward closeouts 132 are coupled to thesump housing 126, for example using the illustratedmechanical fasteners 156. - The
aft ring 138 surrounds the downstream ends 116 of theducts 100 and maintains their lateral spacing. In the illustrated example,mechanical fasteners 160 extend through theaft ring 138 and throughcorresponding holes 162 in theduct 100. - The
aft closeouts 134 are arrayed in an annulus or ring around thesump housing 126. - Each
aft closeout 134 is positioned in tangential alignment with thegap 148 between twoadjacent ducts 100. Theaft closeout 134 may include a generally C-shaped section similar to that of theforward closeout 132, which acceptslateral walls 118 ofadjacent ducts 100 and seals thegap 148. The outboard ends of theaft closeouts 134 are coupled to theaft ring 138, for example using the illustratedfasteners 164. The inboard ends of theaft closeouts 134 are coupled to thesump housing 126, for example using the illustratedmechanical fasteners 166. The forward andaft closeouts sump housing 126 and thering ducts 100 do not carry external structural loads. -
FIGS. 9-11 illustrate an example of another type offlowpath assembly 224 that may be constructed using ducts as described above. The basic components of theflowpath assembly 224 include asump housing 226, an array ofducts 200, an array ofstruts 231, an array offorward closeouts 232, an array ofaft closeouts 234, aforward ring 236, and anaft ring 238. Each of these components will be described in more detail below. - The
sump housing 226 is a generally annular central structural member. It may be constructed, for example, from a metal alloy. Thesump housing 226 surrounds ashaft 282 and defines asump 284. Within thesump 284, theshaft 282 is mounted in a rolling-element bearing 286. Thebearing 286 is bounded by a pair ofseal assemblies 288. The construction of thesump housing 226, thebearing 286, and theseal assemblies 288 is similar to those described above. - A plurality of
ducts 200 are arrayed in an annulus or ring around thesump housing 226. Theducts 200 are generally similar in construction to theducts 10 described above and include upstream and downstream ends 214, 216, respectively, a pair of spaced-apartlateral walls 218, aninboard wall 220, and anoutboard wall 222. Elements of theducts 200 not specifically described may be assumed to be identical to theducts 10 described above. Theducts 200 are positioned such that one of thelateral walls 218 of afirst duct 200 lies closely adjacent to one of thelateral walls 218 of theadjacent duct 200, thus defining agap 248 between the twoadjacent ducts 200. - The
struts 231 are arrayed in an annulus or ring around thesump 226 and extend between thesump housing 226 and anouter ring 233. Theouter ring 233 may be continuous or segmented. Thestruts 231 are coupled to thesump 226, and are also coupled to theouter ring 233. In the illustrated example thestruts 231 are shown as being integrally formed with thesump housing 226 and theouter ring 233. The mechanical configuration of thestruts 231 is not critical to the present invention and other arrangements are possible. For example thestruts 231 may be separate components which are connected to thesump housing 226 and/or theouter ring 233 using mechanical fasteners. Thestruts 231 serve as a structural connection between thesump 226 and theouter ring 233, so that theducts 200 do not carry external structural loads. - The
forward ring 236 surrounds the upstream ends 214 of theducts 200 and maintains their lateral spacing. In the illustrated example,mechanical fasteners 252 extend through theforward ring 236 and throughcorresponding holes 254 in theduct 200. - The
forward closeouts 232 are arrayed in an annulus or ring around thesump housing 226. Eachforward closeout 232 is positioned in tangential alignment with thegap 248 between twoadjacent ducts 10. Theforward closeout 232 may include a generally C-shaped section which accepts thelateral walls 218 ofadjacent ducts 200 and seals thegap 248. The outboard ends of theforward closeouts 232 are coupled to theforward ring 236, for example using the illustratedfasteners 255. The inboard ends of theforward closeouts 232 are coupled to thesump housing 226, for example using the illustratedmechanical fasteners 256. - The
aft ring 238 surrounds the downstream ends 216 of theducts 200 and maintains their lateral spacing. In the illustrated example,mechanical fasteners 260 extend through theaft ring 238 and throughcorresponding holes 262 in theduct 200. - The
aft closeouts 234 are arrayed in an annulus or ring around thesump housing 226. Eachaft closeout 234 is positioned in tangential alignment with thegap 248 between twoadjacent ducts 200. Theaft closeout 234 may include a generally C-shaped section similar to that of theforward closeout 232, which acceptslateral walls 218 ofadjacent ducts 200 and seals thegap 248. The outboard ends of theaft closeouts 234 are coupled to theaft ring 238, for example using the illustratedfasteners 264. The inboard ends of theaft closeouts 234 are coupled to thesump housing 226, for example using the illustratedmechanical fasteners 266. - The
flowpath assembly 224 is similar in configuration to a conventional turbine frame. In this arrangement theducts 200 are effectively used as liners for the frame assembly. - The flowpath assemblies described herein have numerous advantages over prior art flowpath structures. A frame assembly constructed using arrayed composite ducts is overall less complex and less costly than a composite diffusing frame that might be constructed using discreet composite vanes in an attempt to directly mimic metallic component construction. This approach could be used as a means to line any frame such as a turbine center frame or a turbine rear frame. This approach can be adapted for inlets as well as exhaust systems.
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- A flowpath apparatus (24, 124, 224) for a gas turbine engine, comprising:a plurality of ducts (10, 100, 200) arranged in an annular array, each duct (10, 100, 200) comprising a peripheral wall structure having a closed perimeter that defines a flow channel extending from an upstream end (14, 114, 214) to a downstream end (16, 116, 216) thereof, the ducts comprising a ceramic-based composite material; anda support structure positioning the plurality of ducts (10, 100, 200) in the annular array;wherein the support structure comprises at least one closeout (32, 34, 132, 134, 232, 234) having an open-ended recess which accepts portions of lateral walls (18, 118, 218) of adjacent ducts (10, 100, 200) therein for sealing a gap (48, 148, 248) between adjacent ducts (10, 100, 200).
- The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the peripheral wall structure comprises a pair of spaced-apart lateral walls (18, 118, 218) joined to each other by an inboard wall (20, 120, 220) and an outboard wall (22, 122, 222).
- The apparatus of either of claim 1 or 2, wherein a ratio of a flow area at the downstream end of the duct (10, 100, 200) to a flow area at the upstream end of the duct (10, 100, 200) is other than unity.
- The apparatus of any preceding claim, wherein the peripheral wall structure is a monolithic whole.
- The apparatus of any preceding claim, wherein the support structure includes at least one ring (36, 38, 136, 138, 236, 238) surrounding the plurality of ducts (10, 100, 200).
- The apparatus of any preceding claim, wherein the support structure includes a central member (26, 126, 226) positioned within the annular array of ducts (10, 100, 200).
- The apparatus of any preceding claim, wherein the support structure includes a plurality of radially-extending members (32, 34, 132, 134, 231, 232, 234)
- The apparatus of claim 7, wherein the radially-extending members are struts (231) disposed between adjacent ducts (200).
- The flowpath apparatus (24, 124, 224) of claim 1, comprising:an annular central member (26, 126, 226);wherein the annular array of the plurality of ducts (10, 100, 200) is arranged around the annular central member (26, 126, 226);at least one ring (36, 38, 136, 138, 236, 238) surrounding the plurality of ducts (10, 100, 200); anda radial array of radial members (32, 34, 132, 134, 231, 232, 234) extending between the central member and the at least one ring (36, 38, 136, 138, 236, 238).
- The apparatus of claim 9, wherein radially inner ends of the radial members (32, 34, 132, 134, 231, 232, 234) are coupled to the central member using pins (56, 66) received in holes (58, 68).
- The apparatus of claim 9 or claim 10, further comprising:at least one additional annular member (28, 30) disposed axially forward or aft of the central member (26); anda plurality of flexible tabs (44, 46) extending axially from the central member (26), wherein the distal ends of the flexible tabs (44, 46) are coupled to the additional annular member (28, 30).
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